GRE Word List
PROPONENT
one who argues in favor of something : advocate
The meaning of the word proponent is one who argues in favor of something : advocate.
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| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
| garner | to gather into storage |
| disinter | to take out of the grave or tomb |
| disquisition | a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse |
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| homage | a feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord |
| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |
| dogged | marked by stubborn determination |
| reimburse | to pay back to someone : repay |
| apparition | an unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon |